78 m. ago Southeast Asia Rushes to Avert Tariff Pain by Enticing Trump

Countries in Southeast Asia, major sources of exports to the US, are angling to accommodate President Donald Trump rather than retaliate against his punishing tariffs, seeking to keep exports flowing to one of their biggest markets.

Economics

3 h. ago B.C. premier seeks to assure forest industry as U.S. trade war intensifies

Canadian forestry was spared in President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs, but softwood lumber could still see duties surge as the U.S. targets the industry in other ways.

Economics

4 h. ago ’JUST TRYING TO SURVIVE’: Some Ontarians still reeling from ice storm, power outages

ORILLIA — Prolonged power outages after spring storms could extend into next week in some Ontario communities, officials said Friday, as one Orillia-area resident described the aftermath of last weekend’s ice storm as a “war zone.” Hydro One’s latest update on electricity restoration came as Premier Doug Ford visited some of the areas hardest hit […]

Other

5 h. ago China halts nearly completed U.S. TikTok deal after steep Trump tariffs announced

'We do not want TikTok to "go dark",’ Trump wrote on Truth Social, suggested that the U.S. could provide tariff relief in exchange for Beijing’s approval

Economics

5 h. ago Lethbridge bucks the trend, gains ground amid national job losses

As Canada suffered 33,000 job losses in March, Lethbridge managed to fill 400 new positions despite seeing the unemployment rate rise slightly.

Society

5 h. ago Saskatchewan see lowest unemployment rate throughout the provinces

Saskatchewan's unemployment rate dropped half a percentage point in March to 4.9%. The lowest rate among the ten provinces.

Other

6 h. ago Calgary police officers no longer have to provide their name

The policy change, part of a 12-month pilot program, is meant to improve the safety of Calgary police officers and reduce the potential for "doxing"

Events

6 h. ago Oil in Freefall Reorders Energy Landscape From US to Middle East

The plunge in oil prices over the past two days following the twin shocks of President Donald Trump’s tariffs and the surprise boost in production from OPEC+ has altered the global energy landscape with stunning speed.

Other

6 h. ago From the headlines to the classroom: Oakridge students tackle Trump tariffs

Students in the international baccalaureate diploma program at Oakridge secondary school are learning about real world political problems

Economics

6 h. ago Trump tariff impacts ‘significantly larger than expected’: U.S. Fed chair

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned that Donald Trump's tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower economic growth.

Economics

6 h. ago Tariff Concerns Draw Horticulture Professionals to Town Hall

Industry leaders address supply chain risks, pricing pressures, and advocacy efforts as U.S.-Canada trade tensions escalate. Milton, ON, April 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — April 4, 2025—On April 2, More than 160 small business owners, staff, and partners in the ornamental horticulture industry attended a Town Hall meeting on U.S.-Canada tariffs.  This timely session, hosted […]

Economics

7 h. ago City of Hamilton employee hit by car and killed while doing road work

A second city worker suffered minor injuries in the collision and was taken to hospital

Transport

7 h. ago Premiers meeting with U.S. officials helped Canada avoid worse Trump tariffs: Scott Moe

'I wouldn't say (the outcome) is successful, but I would say that it is seeing a relatively positive outcome ... relative to many other nations,' Scott Moe said

Economics

7 h. ago Federal Reserve chief says Trump tariffs likely to raise inflation and slow U.S. economic growth

ARLINGTON, Va. — The Trump administration’s expansive new tariffs will likely lead to higher inflation and slower growth for the U.S. economy, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Friday. Powell said that the tariffs, and their likely impacts on the economy and inflation, are “significantly larger than expected.” He also said that the import taxes […]

Economics

7 h. ago Five people charged, two firearms seized in GTA human trafficking probe

Five people face charges and two firearms were seized as a result of a human trafficking investigation dubbed Project Aserale. Durham Regional Police say London Police started an investigation in 2023 that involved a male suspect in Pickering – and Durham cops took over the probe in 2024. As part of the investigation, officers executed […]

Events

8 h. ago Talks with Americans helped Canada avoid extra Trump tariffs

Canada was not hit with broad levies, but tariffs of 25 per cent still apply to Canadian steel, aluminum and automobiles

Economics

8 h. ago Après avoir raté les deux premières éditions, un planchiste québécois réalise finalement son rêve en prenant le départ au Mont

Après avoir raté les deux premières éditions, un planchiste québécois réalise finalement son rêve en prenant le départ au Mont-Sainte-Anne.

Politics

8 h. ago Most Republicans won’t use U.S. Congress’ power to stop Trump’s tariffs

A handful of Republicans say they support limiting the president's ability to impose tariffs, but the idea of defying Trump seemed to squelch potential for quick action.

Economics

9 h. ago Traffic control worker killed after being hit by truck near Drummonville

A traffic control worker has been killed on the job after he was hit by a heavy-duty truck in Drummondville, Que., about 100 kilometres northeast of Montreal. 

Society

9 h. ago Traffic control worker killed after being hit by truck near Drummondville

A traffic control worker has been killed on the job after he was hit by a heavy-duty truck in Drummondville, Que., about 100 kilometres northeast of Montreal. 

Society